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British Overseas Territories Act

United Kingdom [2002]

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Bermuda

In Bermuda: History of Bermuda
In 2002 the British Overseas Territories Act granted full British citizenship to Bermudians, which would not automatically accrue to citizens of an independent Bermuda.
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British Virgin Islands

In British Virgin Islands: History
The British Overseas Territory Act (2002) changed the status of the colony to that of overseas territory and granted British citizenship to its people. A new constitution promulgated in 2007 brought greater self-government to the islands.
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